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Chimeric Therapeutics has dosed the first three patients in its Phase 1/2 CHM CDH17 CAR-T trial targeting gastrointestinal cancers, alongside advancing its AML and NK cell therapy programs. The company also secured $5 million in funding and appointed Dr Rebecca McQualter as CEO.

Vectus Biosystems reports completion of Phase Ib trials for its lead drug VB0004 and a robust cash position bolstered by a significant R&D tax refund, setting the stage for licensing discussions.

Arovella Therapeutics has bolstered its financial position with a $20 million placement, fully funding the Phase 1 clinical trial of its lead CAR-iNKT therapy, ALA-101, targeting CD19-positive blood cancers. The company also established a Clinical Advisory Board and anticipates key regulatory and clinical milestones in 2025.

BCAL Diagnostics is poised to launch its innovative BREASTEST® breast cancer diagnostic test in early 2025, backed by recent NATA accreditation, patent acceptance, and a $2.6 million R&D tax offset.

Prescient Therapeutics has secured FDA clearance to initiate its Phase 2 PTX-100 trial for relapsed cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, alongside progress in its cell therapy platforms and a solid cash position bolstered by a recent R&D rebate.

Invion Limited has marked significant progress in its cancer treatment pipeline, dosing the first patient in a pivotal skin cancer trial and reporting encouraging prostate cancer results, while securing fresh funding to support ongoing development.

Mesoblast Limited is set to launch Ryoncil®, the first FDA-approved MSC therapy for pediatric steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease, backed by a recent $160 million financing that strengthens its commercial and clinical development efforts.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to escalate dosing in its clinical trial for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, marking a pivotal step in developing a treatment for this currently untreatable blinding disease.

Mesoblast has secured FDA approval for Ryoncil®, the first mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease in children, while raising A$260 million to accelerate clinical trials and commercial rollout.

INOVIQ's December quarterly update reveals significant progress in its cancer diagnostic and therapeutic programs, including a highly accurate ovarian cancer screening test and promising breast cancer therapeutics, supported by growing EXO-NET customer adoption and a solid cash position.

AdAlta Limited has bolstered its leadership team and progressed its 'East to West' cellular therapy strategy alongside its lead drug candidate AD-214, despite a tightening cash position. The company’s recent non-binding term sheet and new clinical data signal promising momentum in its biotech pipeline.

Imugene Limited reports durable patient responses in multiple cancer immunotherapy trials and strengthens its financial position with a $46 million convertible note deal and a substantial R&D tax refund.